Physics
Course
Description:
The
Preliminary Physics course investigates the areas of wave communication,
electricity in the home, the motion of vehicles and an introduction to space
through investigating the cosmic engine. Students should have reasonable level
of mathematical ability as approximately 10% - 25% of the course will involve
mathematical calculations.
Assessment
Schedule:
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Syllabus
Weightings |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3
|
Task 4 |
Task 5 |
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Nature of Task |
|
Practical Record |
Practical Task |
Half-yearly exam |
Research Assignment |
Trial Exam |
|
Timing of Task |
|
Term 4 Week |
Term 4 Week |
Term 1 Weeks 9 - 10 |
Term 1 Week |
Term 3 Week 10 - 11 |
|
Syllabus Component |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Knowledge &
understanding |
40 |
|
|
10 |
|
30 |
|
First-hand
investigations |
30 |
10 |
20 |
|
|
|
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Scientific thinking
& problem solving |
30 |
|
|
|
20 |
10 |
Marks
|
100 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
40 |